Caramel Apple Jam

SUBMITTED BY: Robert Atwood 

"I created this recipe one year when I had excess apples. The brown sugar gives the jam a wonderful caramel taste. I'm a retired master baker and cook who enjoys preparing Southern dishes for my wife of 48 years, two sons and five grandchildren."
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 6 cups diced peeled apples (1/8 inch cubes)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large kettle, combine the apples, water and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until apples are soft. Stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam. Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by A Cook 
Amazing! I made this as a Christmas gift, and it was so appreciated. Thanks for the awesome... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by Gary & Jeanne 
Putting the apples through a food processor after peeling/coring is definitely a time saver. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by Amanda H. 
Great! It was also my first try at jam and has turned out great! I used about a cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by Jackie 
I have made this twice now and it is so good! It tastes just like apple pie. I use my food... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by JWHICKER 
Delicious! This was my first attempt at jam and it turned out beautifully. i followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by HYPNOPATZH 
I'd like to hear from the author... I found this jam to be very thick. Are you sure only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by Shaina_Ryder 
This jam tastes divine. I made two batches; one yesterday, one today. For the firt batch, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by steph 
Quite savory! After looking at the comments I thought about omitting the spices because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Laurie G. 
OH MY GOSH!! this is DELICIOUS! It doesn't have a caramel flavor though....it tastes like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Suzy Homemaker 
This recipe tastes great, but I have issues. Understand you are making applesauce into a... MORE


 
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